As the Paris Fashion Week menswear shows conclude, spanning over 40 runway displays, here are notable moments from the past few days:
Quiet Luxury: The trend of “quiet luxury” continued
to shape high-end fashion, characterized by classic tailoring and timeless garments. AMI exemplified this trend, showcasing expertly tailored suits and trench coats in autumnal hues, rejecting the fast-paced trend cycle. Hermes earned recognition as the “epitome of quiet luxury” with its somber palette and sophisticated leather coats. Dior, in a tribute to Rudolf Nureyev, presented haute couture interpretations of kaftans, turbans, and stage costumes.
Not-So-Quiet: Balmain’s return to menswear after several years featured bold colors, innovative shapes, and luxurious facial jewelry, with a special appearance by Naomi Campbell. Rick Owens, known for gothic aesthetics, introduced a new shock factor with oversized rubber boots described as “grotesque and inhuman.” The collection also included familiar elements like stilts and pagoda-like shoulders.
Celeb-Spotting: Celebrity presence at fashion events remained strong. KidSuper enlisted Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho for a catwalk appearance. Loewe’s show featured actors Jamie Dornan and Nicholas Hoult, along with popstar Zayn Malik in the front row. Louis Vuitton, helmed by creative director Pharrell Williams, drew Bradley Cooper and rapper Playboi Carti. Yohji Yamamoto’s show included cult director Wim Wenders and “Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus on the catwalk, with Zinedine Zidane in the front row.
